Arthur was overjoyed by Sir Simon Temperton's words, but he still cautiously asked why.
"The Northern Territory was defeated. The brainless Great Jon led his army into the ambush of Old Skinner..."
The old knight told all the reasons in detail.
It turns out that this army was actually sent out on Lady Lysa's order. It is said that the list of families participating in the battle was decided by Littlefinger.
Because Petyr Baelish repeatedly interfered in the military and political affairs of the valley, and even kidnapped Lysa and Robin to order the princes of the valley, many nobles were very dissatisfied with him.
So Bronze Jon contacted five or six of the top families in the valley, and led his soldiers to the Gates of the Moon, preparing to find a way to kill Littlefinger and revive the atmosphere of the valley.
In order to protect himself, Lord Baelish agreed to the Lion family's request to send troops, asked Lysa to send such an army, and appointed Lynn Corbray as its commander.
"To be honest, we people in the valley don't support the Lion family or you. Whoever sits on the iron chair has little impact on us. You guys just wanted to show off with your troops and go out with blood, but you didn't want to have a real fight with you.
But the Northern Territory is in urgent need, and we have no intention of spending time with you and Littlefinger..."
The old knight was very upright and spoke directly what was in his heart.
Arthur asked Podrick and other unrelated people to go out, leaving only Hugo Vance in the tent.
Then he asked: "How is the situation in the north?"
His understanding of the situation in the north was still based on the fact that after the Wolf family's forces captured Moat Carlin, the two sides faced off across the King's Road.
Sir Simon Temperton introduced Arthur to the situation in the north again.
In order to stabilize the battle line, Old Skinned led his army northward, preparing to occupy Winterfell and Severn City, and then completely separate the Wolf family's forces.
Harion Karstark, the heir to Cahor City, was captured by the Lions and later fell into the hands of Stannis. Therefore, Alf Karstark, a branch of the family, prepared to seek the position and territory of the house governor and took refuge in Bolton, the Warden of the North.
Home.
In this way, if the two central cities fall into the hands of the Bolton army, then the southeastern areas such as White Harbor, Horwood City, Widow's Hope, and Langmen Castle that are loyal to the Wolf family will be separated from Deepwood Castle and Torun Square City.
, Bear Island, Last Hearth and other places are completely separated.
Greatjon, who was in charge of military affairs, was a bit simple-minded and straightforward, but his men were still smart, so the Wolf family also moved north, and the two sides fought again in Severn City. Finally, Greatjon led his army to capture the castle.
What people didn't expect was that Lao Pipi, who first occupied Severn City, had a back-up force. After the Wolf family forces entered the castle, a fire broke out in the city that night, and the army was in chaos. The Bolton army took the opportunity to launch a counterattack.
"Little Jon died in the battle, Great Jon was captured, and Wendell Manderly was burned as a man because he was too fat to run. One of the Great Jon's uncles went to the Boltons, and the other brought
Some soldiers returned to Hornwood City. Most of the remaining nobles who led the army are missing and are probably not in recovery. If we don't send troops from the valley, the situation in the north will really change. An upright and noble man like Lord Eddard Stark
, is the role model for our knights in the valley, Lord Yohn..."
The old knight talked a lot and finally explained the situation in the north clearly.
After the great victory in Severn City, the coalition forces of the Bolton and Dustin families are no longer able to defeat them. Perhaps White Harbor can still have the financial resources to recruit another army, and with the warships prepared by Lord Manderly a long time ago, maybe
It is really possible to harass the area occupied by Bolton's army along the White Blade River.
But it was only limited to harassment. Mandalay's troops could no longer threaten the Bolton family's rule in the center of the North.
And because Duke Eddard exceptionally upholds the "high as honorable" code of conduct in the valley, coupled with his kinship, the powerful people in the valley such as Bronze Yohn, Simon Temperton and others have always regarded the Stark family as their own.
Now Ed is dead, Lady Catelyn has disappeared, and their children are also dead and missing. On the surface, Sansa is the only weak woman left in the entire Wolf family, so the knights of the valley feel that it is their turn.
These elders took action to bring justice to the Stark family.
After learning about the changes in the north, Simon Temperton and others wanted to lead troops back, but Lynn Corbray kept obstructing them, which made the people in the valley, including the old knight, begin to doubt Lynn's position.
Then Bronze Yohn sent conclusive evidence that Littlefinger had bribed Lynn Corbray, and ordered the old knight and others to find a way to deprive Lynn of his right to command and lead his troops back to the valley.
Simon Temperton and others adhered to the code of knights, but could not find an opportunity to take action internally, so a smart knight from the Hunter family of Longbow Hall came up with this method.
"When you kill Lynn Corbray, we will take the opportunity to retreat. After joining forces with the Royce, Waywood, Redford, Belmore and other families, we will set off by boat from Seagull Town, first to White Harbor, and then
Follow the White Knife River straight into the hinterland of the North, kill Old Skinner, the oathbreaker, and avenge Robb."
Listening to the old knight's tone, he really wants to have a fight with the Bolton family.
"What about Littlefinger?" Arthur asked.
Ser Simon Temperton waved his hand indifferently, "You don't need to worry about that. Nestor Royce, the guardian of the Gates of the Moon and the High Steward of the Vale of Arryn, has a better relationship with Lord Yonn than he does with Littlefinger.
The relationship is much closer."
The Gates of the Moon is also the castle of the Arryn family, but it is only inhabited in winter, because at that time the Snow Mountains are covered with snow, and food and daily necessities cannot be delivered to the Eagle's Nest City on the top of the mountain.
During the fourteen years when Jon Arryn, the former warden of House Eagle, served as Robert's Hand of the King, Nestor Royce, the High Steward of Arryn Vale, was in charge of the Gates of the Moon and the Eyrie.
So in practice, Nestor might actually be able to let the servants, cooks, etc. secretly kill Little Finger.
Arthur nodded and didn't ask about it again.
The people of the valley are more stubborn, and their brains are indeed more than one level better than those of the nobles in the north.
"Then how should I cooperate with you?" Although Arthur said he believed in the old knight, he was still cautious in his heart.
After all, it is essential to be on guard against others.
"Lynn is extremely vain and has a bad temper, and he does things without thinking. If you propose a duel, belittle him first, and we will praise him by his side. If you go back and forth, Linn will definitely be able to fight you.
Field. With your fighting power, you can easily defeat him."
Sir Simon Temperton spoke out the countermeasures that the people of the Vale had discussed.
It sounds okay, the time and place haven't been decided yet, and King Hejian also has the initiative.
After discussing for a long time, Arthur sent the old knight and several of his attendants away at night.
King Hejian had another way to deal with this valley army.
If it was true what the old knight said, then he would have a fight with Linn and then wait for the valley to retreat.
If something goes wrong, just proceed as planned. Anyway, we have collected enough sesame oil, kapok, dry firewood and other flammable materials, and Alduin, who started the fire, is also around.
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King's Landing City.
Although it is late autumn, the sky is clear and cloudless.
The day chosen by the Queen of Thorns to meet Tommen has arrived, and the entire King's Landing has a different atmosphere.
A large number of King's Landing citizens crowded into the streets near Aegon's Hill, ready to watch the excitement, which made it much more difficult to move forward normally.
On the road from Tyrell's residence halfway up Aegon's Hill to the Red Keep to the east, elite soldiers from the Reach wearing full armor, holding spears, swords and shields and other weapons, lined up in two rows, trying to keep the road open.
.
Rose's doorstep.
Little Rose dressed up beautifully and took the lead in sitting on the second sedan chair, while her third brother Ser Loras followed on horseback beside the sedan chair.
The Queen of Thorns is still secretly discussing with her grandson Garland.
"How did you deal with it on the Shield Islands?"
Garland replied: "Uncle Paxter wanted to participate in this formal court meeting, so he sent his son Horace to lead a part of the longships to come back for reinforcements. After today, I will bring a large army back for reinforcements.
One is to expel the Ironborn, and the other is to capture Brightwater City."
Olenna thought for a while, "Let Paxter's other son, the little guy Hopper, stay on his family's warship and not enter the throne room today."
"Understood, I will send someone to inform my uncle right now."
Garland casually summoned one of his own officers and sent him to find Earl Redwine to inform him of the matter.
The Queen of Thorns looked at the many ant-like civilians on the street in the distance, frowned and said, "Why are there so many civilians, even blocking the road?"
Garland glanced casually and said, "It's not a big deal. We have four hundred fully armored warriors in the throne room. Many of them are knights with strong martial arts skills. They are not afraid of the lions at all. What's more, after discussing with Cersei, she agreed to come in and update more.
There are many soldiers from our family. Now there are six thousand Hewan people in the city, and I have bribed the defenders at the two city gates. If I stay in the military camp again, what big trouble can happen?"
Lady Olenna, who had a square head niche, asked in a low voice: "Is there anything going on inside the Red Castle?"
"I bribed some servants, and I didn't ask for any big action. I just said that Varys disappeared inexplicably, and Cersei once again searched the cellars and secret passages of the Red Keep." Garland also lowered his voice.
The Queen of Thorns blinked her little eyes, and after thinking for a while, she finally calmed down and slowly moved onto the sedan.
"It would be great if your father was here. Well, forget about that fool and go to the military camp." She ordered her second grandson to leave the city through the window of the sedan.
After Galan bowed and saluted, he asked his attendant to bring his mount. After greeting his brothers and sisters, he led a group of cavalry to the King's Gate in the west.
The crowds around Aegon's Hill are so crowded that horseback riders can't even think of leaving the city during the day.
The Queen of Thorns pulled down the shutter of the window, and the servants carrying the sedan immediately started to move.
The Tyrell family's team is heading towards the Red Keep in a mighty manner. Outside the throne room, they will go in together with the lord knights of the Reach to meet King Tommen I.
…
Near the King's Gate, Hopper, who was riding a horse, finally caught up with his cousin Garland. "It's okay if Horace doesn't participate. Why don't you let me participate? The ship is full of sour sailors and soldiers, and there is no fun at all."
"
Since the area near the Mud Gate was really crowded and it was impossible to get out of the city, Hobo led his people in a large circle from the King's Gate on the west.
Garland rode up to his cousin and comforted him: "It's okay. Just be prepared for this day. You can have fun on Margaery and Tommen's wedding day."
"I'm afraid that I won't be able to wait until that day. The Shield Islands have been lost, and it is the time when my family's warships are needed to fight against the Ironborn. My father is about to become the maritime minister of the kingdom, and I can't spare time, so I can only lead the family.
Soldier, go back."
There are many castles along the coast of the Reach. Bundarenberg, Blackcrown City, Three Towers Castle, Old Town, and even the Highgarden at the mouth of the Mander River all need warships for defense. When King's Landing is free for the time being, some Reach Lords will
Bringing troops back for reinforcements.
"We will discuss this matter later. Anyway, I will definitely go back. Whether you go back or not depends on grandma's arrangements."
Garland said casually.
After the two cousins exchanged some views on the situation on the mainland, they separated outside the city gate and each took their attendants in two directions.
Red Keep, Throne Room.
Hundreds of commoners crowded in the corridor outside the throne room, making the nobles' path forward very difficult.
Lady Olenna Tyrell walked into the throne room slowly with a calm look on her face, and Margaery took her arm and followed beside her.
Loras and several selected Knights of the Reach followed the Queen of Thorns. They not only had to distinguish Tommen's authenticity, but also protect the two women.
A large number of river nobles and knights wearing iron armor followed the members of the feudal family. They held their swords in one hand and their iron helmets in the other. They looked like they were on a battlefield.
To the surprise of the people of the Reach, the king and the regent Queen Mother did not arrive late, but sat directly on the Iron Throne, waiting for the vassals to come in.
To be precise, it was the Queen Mother Cersei who was dressed up, holding the king, and sitting on the Iron Throne. The two remaining Kingsguards stood in front of the high platform, and dozens of Lion soldiers surrounded the king.
After taking a closer look at Tommen's appearance and hair color, Loras whispered to his grandmother: "They all match. I haven't looked at Tommen in detail before, but I remember his facial features."
Cersei, who was holding Levi Lanni, watched the Knight of Flowers whisper in Olenna's ear, clenching her hands nervously.
This child looks very similar to her son Tommen, and his hair color is also blond. The only differences are in age and height.
So she brought Levi here in advance to avoid exposing her height during the walk.
But fortunately, it only needed to be covered up for a short while, and after ten minutes, everything was over.
Three to four hundred lord knights, plus some royal nobles and noble knights from the Western Region, took a long time just to stand in line.
Just when the Queen of Thorns and the people of the River were about to start, several crossbow arrows suddenly shot in from outside the corridor, hitting the high platform of the Iron Throne without any bias.
Faced with this situation, the Queen Mother, who had been prepared for a long time, shouted sternly: "There are assassins, protect the king, protect the king."
Merlin Tran of the Kingsguard also shouted: "Let the king go first."
The entire throne room suddenly became chaotic, with the cries of women and the roars of soldiers suddenly huddled together.
Not knowing where the assassin was, the Lion soldiers acting as royal guards began to chop at the crowd, making the scene even more chaotic.
Loras hurriedly took his close knights of the river to protect his grandmother.
Lady Olenna, who was protected by her grandson, took a closer look and saw that Cersei and the king had disappeared.
For some reason, this old woman who was accustomed to the wind and rain suddenly felt bad.
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